Hai Thien Vietnamese Black Smokey Dried Cardamom Pods Cardamom Seeds Inside Cardamom Pods Whole Spices and Seasonings 1 pack 1lb 425gr

? Black cardamom pods is cultivated in Lao Cai, Vietnam, which spice used in cooking many savory dishes. It is a whole bud with small black seeds inside when you crack it open. Although known as black, the color is a deep shade of brown than black. The skin is rough and wrinkly. Due to the strong smoky flavors that render warming notes to the dish, Black Cardamom is classified as a warm spice similar to cloves, black pepper and cinnamon. THE USES OF BLACK CARDAMOM FOR COOKING:? The large pods are used in whole form or maybe slightly pounded to flatten it and expose the seeds inside.? Whole pods can be used for tempering in warm oil to release the aromatic oils from the pod, or stewed and cooked in a liquid broth to infuse the dish with a delicate smoky aroma.? The most common use of Black Cardamom is when a dish requires a relatively long time to simmer, such as when making rice, whole grains, meat dishes or even broths for soups and stews!? The prolonged simmering of the dish in a liquid helps to squeeze out the oils and inject the dish with a woody freshness!? It is mostly used to make savory dishes since smoky flavor in desserts and sweets is not favored.? As the skin of black cardamom is rough and hard, its difficult to grind it, so remove any roughage to make a smooth blend.? Whole pods used during the cooking process can be easily removed from the dish before serving to avoid bitter bites. PRODUCT INFORMATION? Black Cardamom – Th?o qu?? From Lào Cai - Vi?t Nam? All Nature - Smoke Dried? No Coloring? No Artificial Flavor? No Preservative? Net weight: 1 Lb / 425 gr